Watching Bieber While Getting Monahan Notes

02/05/24 • 112 min

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Jeff and Elliotte look back at a successful NHL All-Star Weekend for almost everyone involved. Elliotte outlines how the NHL did the work to make sure the event was a reputational bounce back after studying last year's struggles in Florida (5:13). They get into Nikita Kucherov's controversial performance and how some believe he should lose the Hart over it (16:58) and Elliotte delves into the exposure that Justin Bieber and Tate McRae brought to the league over the weekend (24:38). Following the All-Star weekend discussions, Jeff and Elliotte expand on the NHL's new international schedule that will include best-on-best tournaments up to 2032 (40:39) and focus in on the discussion around the Arizona Coyotes future (44:24). They finish the A block by talking about Gary Bettman's comments on the 2018 World Junior investigation (50:35).

Later in the podcast, Jeff and Elliotte talk about a potential partnership between the CHL and NCAA (1:04:41) and the Sean Monahan trade to the Winnipeg Jets (1:12:42). They also discuss Todd McLellan being let go by the LA Kings (1:15:52).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (56:45.764). Then, they sit down with Connor McDavid alongside Leon Draisaitl (1:22:59) and Rick Tocchet alongside Rick Bowness (1:34:37).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Previous Episode

All in Before All-Star

Jeff and Elliotte begin with a deep dive on the Elias Lindholm trade between Calgary and Vancouver. Elliotte talks about where Lindholm fits on the Canucks roster (3:04) and what other suitors were involved for his services (6:40). The guys then look back at Andrei Kuzmenko's polarizing tenure with Vancouver and look ahead to his new opportunity with the Calgary Flames (11:32). Jeff and Elliotte also take a close look at Calgary's return, highlight the potential of Hunter Brzustewicz as an X-factor in this deal (14:57), and look ahead at what's next for the Flames (18:21). Next, Elliotte talks about the Philadelphia Flyers and a potential deal with Nick Seeler. Plus, they wonder aloud about Travis Konecny's future (23:26). Finally, they hone in on Los Angeles and David Rittich taking hold of the Kings' crease. (25:11).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (30:37).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Next Episode

The Arizona Coyotes & Cramer's Curse

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by focusing on the Arizona Coyotes, whose future in the desert hangs by a thread with a looming threat of relocation to Salt Lake City on the horizon. The guys then shift focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their impending decision on their 2024 1st round pick. Should they move it before the deadline at the risk of further depleting their pipeline? (14:55). The Calgary Flames then take centre stage as Andrei Kuzmenko has made an immediate impact with his new club. Plus, Jeff and Elliotte ponder the future of Noah Hanifin (21:48). Travis Konecny also demanded some time on this podcast with his Gordie Howe hat-trick which only took 4 minutes of game time to collect. They also dive into Sean Walker, Rasmus Ristolainen, and Scott Laughton's future with the Flyers (27:16). Elliotte also provides the latest on the Edmonton Oilers following their devastating loss to Vegas (34:48) and the guys get into the Buffalo Sabres and what they might do with Casey Mittelstadt (42:48). Finally, we deep dive into the NHL's audit into hitting stats (51:27).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (57:13). They end the podcast by sitting down with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (1:20:48).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.